Primary Tubercular Abscess of Chest Wall Masquerading as Breast Lump: A Case Report

Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes significant mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Primary extra-pulmonary tuberculosis of chest wall is a rarity and usually presents as pyogenic abscess which does not respond to conventional antibiotics. Diagnosis is difficult and treatment is controversial in the above condition. A case of primary tuberculosis of chest wall is being presented here in 29-year-old female patient who presented with clinical features of breast lump which was successfully managed with antitubercular therapy and image guided aspiration.